Originally Posted by Nightshade

I wouldn't even hang the murder tag to this.

If you watch and listen to the vid they followed protocol. They saw what looked like weapons and an RPG, they called for clearance and it was given because one unit called no friendlies in that area and it was again confirmed and cleared by HQ. There is nearly no way they could have known otherwise especially from that distance.

They should not have tried covering it as that implies guilt. They should have simply said it was a tactical error and apologized etc. to make it all smooth over in some fashion.

Watching the vid knowing what they are carrying and doing makes it obvious to us but on the field is a whole other matter.

Originally Posted by strykernyc

I don't get it. What is funny about killing others? And I totally agree with Nigthshade but these kids definitely need better cameras and maybe they should considered the cams from FOXNEWS HD helicopter or get better glasses.
Was the helicopter in any danger or taking fire?

Originally Posted by Nightshade

The comments are common and if you have ever been in a battle situation you would probably understand that people say things under stress they wouldn't normally, it's a way to mentally deal with the situation.

Were they in danger? Yes they were in a zone that had just been under heavy fire, the battle had just ended and they were still doing a sweep...so yes it was a hot zone.